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NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008-2009
November 27, 2007
NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008-2009
(RESEARCH PROGRAMME)
LAST DATE: 31.12.2007
Typed Applications (complete in all respect) in duplicate in the prescribed format are invited from Indian nationals for nomination of 3 Norwegian Government Scholarship for 2008-2009. The Government scholarships are designed to promote cooperation and interaction between Norwegian and foreign students / researchers and institutions of higher learning and research of both countries. The Scholarships are intended to finance a temporary stay, and not a complete education in Norway. Therefore the Scholarships is for a period ranging from one to ten months (i.e. maximum of one academic year). The Scholarship Pool is tenable at public universities, research institutions, colleges and other institutions at university level in Norway. The subject fields are: -
1. Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture.
2. Electrical Power Engineering
3. Development Studies, Specializing in Geography
4. Hydropower Development
5. Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum Geoscience
6. International Fisheries Management
7. Special Needs Education
1. Requirements : Applicants should :-
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Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject field with 60% or more marks.
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Not to exceed 40 years of age as on 01.01.2008.
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Enclose a letter of invitation from a host institution in Norway where they wish to study or carry out research.
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Enclose a description of the project/purpose of the planned study/research stay in Norway.
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Enclose a recent letter of invitation from (or on behalf of )a member of the scientific staff of a Norwegian host institution- valid for the planned study/research stay in Norway( www.studyinnorway.no)
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Enclose a recent letter of recommendation from home institution with relevance to the planned study/research stay in Norway.
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Have good working knowledge of English or Norwegian(Danish/ Swedish)
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Focus the professional programme around one host institution.
2. Duration : Scholarships can be granted from one (1) to ten (10) months in the academic year. The autumn term runs from mid-August to mid-December and the spring terms from mid-January to mid-June. Requests for an extension of the scholarship for (part of ) the next academic year will be regarded as a new application and must be directed through the home country authorities by the next application deadline.
3. Value : Scholarship rates are :-
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NOK 8,500 ($ 1,000) per month for candidates who hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
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NOK 11,500 ($1,400) per month for Ph.D. students or post does.
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In addition, depending on the length of the stay, an extra NOK 7,000-10,000 ($ 900-1,300) will be granted to cover initial expenses. It is not the intention that a scholarship shall provide for family support. Scholarship holders will have access to a reasonably priced room at a hall of residence.
The Norwegian Scholarship authorities do not provide candidates travel to and fro costs (between India & Norway). The candidates have to bear the expenses themselves.
Note : Candidates with 60% marks and above at the minimum qualifying level are eligible. Candidates having 60% or more marks at higher level of studies but having less than 60% marks at the minimum qualifying level will not be considered. Where grades are mentioned candidates must indicate the conversion formula adopted by the University/Institution.
4. Each application must consist of the following for documents in English :
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Letter of recommendation from the home institution.
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Letter of invitation from a Norwegian host institution in Norway.
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List of relevant publications (if applicable).
5. The following must be attached with the application Fellowships/ Scholarships:
1. i) a) Attested copies of all degrees/diplomas/certificates etc.
b) Attested copies of the certificates certifying date of birth.
c) Attested copies of marks sheets of the qualifying examination.
d) No Objection Certificate from the employer, if employed.
e) A recent passport size photograph of candidate to be affixed on the prescribed application form.
ii). Candidates with equivalent foreign degree will also be considered.
iii). Candidates should have sufficient knowledge of India and the donor country.
iv). Candidates must furnish a clear and precise programme of study/research.
v). Applications in the subject fields other than those specified above will not be considered.
2. Candidates who have already been abroad for study/specialization/training for more than 6 months on a scholarship or at their own are eligible to apply only if they have been in India for atleast 2 consecutive years after their return from abroad. However, the scholars who have proceeded under the scheme of Scholarships for Study Abroad before 1991 have to complete 5 years stay in India on their return from abroad before applying for the scholarship.
3. Selected candidates will be required to execute an undertaking on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/- with Government of India.
4. Mere fulfillment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview.
5. While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad candidates should mention the specific dates.
6. Applications in subject fields other than those specified in the advertisement will not be considered.
7. Candidates who do not possess the essential qualifications need not apply.
8. Incomplete applications and applications received late after the stipulated date will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
9. Documents submitted alongwith the applications will not be returned. Hence, candidates are advised to send only attested copies of the certificates.
10. In case no interview letter is received by a candidate who has applied in response to our advertisement, it may be presumed that he/she has not been selected. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
11. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. NO REPRESENTATIONS IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
13. Mere nomination of a candidate by Government of India does not guarantee final selection or placement in the donor country. The donor country will make its own selection from among the nominees recommended.
14. Candidates would apply for the above scholarship on a plain paper with a recent passport size photograph, furnishing the details/particulars indicated in the accompanying format to the Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education) Scholarship Division (ES.5 Section), A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001 by 31st December, 2007 (5.30 P.M.). Application received thereafter will not be considered. Application can also be downloaded from the Department’s website www.education.nic.in On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, marks-sheet etc.) reach the Ministry within 5 days after the last date.
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http://education.nic.in/scho_announcements/norwegian-2008-09.asp
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I am citizen of Nepal very close to India.I have 4 year bachler degree and four year working experiance. My university bacheler i s in english medium. Please inform me whether i am eligible for the scholarship or not ?
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Dear Madam
Iam a male Uganda, aged 29 years i submited an abstract to UAE conference. However, my change is finances to help me attend the conference. The cost of the whole trip is $1850. Iam seeking for support from your scholarships to participate in the conference scheduled to take place from 3rd-5th Feb 2008
Thank you
I am from Laos, I realy want to study computer programming in bachelor degree.
Can I get scholarship in Norway?
How can I get?
Tusen takk
i’m obviously interested.
it has been my dream to study in Norway. The government of Norway is simply attracting the world to her country, this is a result of good governance.
Dear Sir:
I Was graduated from Jimma University with B.SC degree in computer science July 5, 2007. I want to a free scholarship study an M.SC program Electrical Power Engineering or other related fields that you have.
My personal detalis are listed in the following:
Curriculum Vitae (CV):
1. PERSONAL DETAILS:
Name: TIGABU DAGNE AKAL
Sex : Male
Place of Birth: Ethiopia (Eastern Gojjam)
Birth Date: July 14, 1984
Marital Status: Single
Contact Address: Ethiopia (Gondar University), Department Of Computer Science
PO.Box: 196
Nationality: Ethiopian
Telephone Number: +251-913-33-7976
Email:tigie12@gmail.com,tgbdagne@gmail.com, tigie12@yahoo.com
2. OBJECTIVE:
The main objective to apply in your Company is to obtain a position where I can use my Skills. I can do for the Company more than what the Company can do for me.
3. EDUCATION:
1) Bachelor of Science (B.SC. Degree) in Computer Science from JIMMA University, JULY 05, 2007, with grade score 3.19/4.00
2) Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Certificate Examination June 2004, with mark score 281/500.
3) Grade 11-12 Motta Preparatory School.
4) Ethiopian General Secondary Certificate Examination September 2002, with grade score 3.86/4.00
5) Grade 7-10 Abreha Woatsebha Senior Secondary School from 1999-2002.
6) Grade 1-6 Backilaye Primary School from 1994-1998
4. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ( WORK EXPERIENCE):
1) Currently, I am Working (Teaching) in Gondar University for Computer Science Department as Graduate Assistance (Instructor).
2) Also, Currently, I am teaching in Blue Nile College Gondar Branch for Department of Information Technology.
3) Teaching Experience in high schools in summer Season.
4) Two years Summer Seasons teaching Experience in Anti-Malaria Associations for Amahra Region.
5) Three Years Experience in Community based training for Jimma town.
5. AWARDS RECIVED:
1) I have a letter of Recommendations from three Lecturers of Departments of Computer Science from Jimma University July, 2007.
2) I have two years summer Certificate Participation with Anti-Malaria Associations from Amahra Region 2002, 2003.
3) I have a certificate for summer participation in Enebsie Sar Mider Woreda from Amahra region Youth and Sport Beraue.
6. CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL STUDY:
1) CISCO Computer Networking Academy for CCNA Certificate Completion from JIMMA University July 01, 2007.
2) CISCO Computer Networking Academy Certificate CCNA 1, CCNA 2, CCNA 3, and CCNA 4 with Congratulation letter for each from the main Academic site.
3) Community Based Training Program (CBTP) for Natural and Information Science Faculty from 2005-2007.
4) Final year project on “Data Base for Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Jimma branch”, June 2007.
5) Industrial Attachment taking training about Networking and Maintenance for 31 days by Ethiopian Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (EICTDA), July 2006.
7. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
1)Amharic: Fluent Listening, speaking and writing.
2) English: fluent Listening, speaking and writing.
8. HOBBIES:
1) Reading
2) Doing sport (Simple Gymnastics at the Morning).
9. COMPUTER SKILLS:
1) Networking: Design, Implementation and Administration.
2) Programming Languages:
a) Procedural Programming (C++),
b) Object Oriented Programming (C++)
c) Windows Programming (Visual Basic)
d) Net (Vb.Net)
e) Programming Hyper Processor (PHP)
f) Web Programming
g) Data Base Programming (Ms-Access, Oracle, MySql)
10. References:
1) Girum Ketma: Manager, Jimma University Cisco Networking Academy and Head, Department of Information Technology, Jimma University.
Mobile: +251-911-72-52-17
2) Marten Merero (MSC(SE))
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
3) Sewale Belachew Demeke
Instructor, Department of Computer Science
Gondar University
mobile:+251-911-78-2919
Yours :
Tigabu Dagne Akal
Ethiopia
Gondar University
Department of Computer SCience
Po.box: 196
MObile: +251-913-33-7976
E-mail: tigie12@gmail.com
I am an Ethiopia Graduated in Construction Technology and Management. I desire to study my postgraduate if possibly institutions like yuors allow me.
Please, help peoples from developing countries, like me.
HAPPY CHRISTMASS
HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP. I AM DOING MASTER’S IN HYDROPOWER ENGINEERING WITH BSc. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
I am an Vietnamese research. I really wish to take aquatic vaccination PhD degree follow to Norwegian goverment scholarships for 2009. How can i get an invitation from institute ? even the name of vaccination institute Please, tell me if you know.
Thanks a lot!
Thai
I am a Ghanaian.i am 35 years of age. i hold an HND certificate in purchasing and supply. my grade is pass.i want to know if i am eligible for the schorlarship.i now want to persue a course at swizerland.
I want to get scholar ship in Norway in 2009.How can I get it.
I graduated from AAU ( Ethiopia) with BA Degree in Educational Psychology in July,2003 . Now, I want to get scholarship in Norway; with an intention to specialize in Counseling Psychology. Dear Sirs, how could I proceed ?
I will graduate from AAU ( Ethiopia) with BA Degree in mechanical Engineering in July 02,2008 . Now, I desire to get scholarship in Norway to continue my postgraduate.
Dear Sirs, how could I proceed ?
may God bless you!
I am Tanzanian with 3 years Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. I am currently working with Ifakara Health Research and Development Centre at the capacity of Social Marketing Manager for the past 3 years. I would like to pursue MPH program to equip my professional exprience with relevant knowledge. Could you please let me know whether I am eligible for the scholarship in Norway or in Tanzania as well.
Thank you ver much
Chris Mshana
Iam a girl from Tanzania with 4 years Bachelor in Nursing science and experience of 2 years working in the community as Health education officer. I am asking for the information of scholarship which will be available and suit my proffeional and the nature of my work like MPH or Masters in International community Health e.t.c so that I can apply.
Thanks
Subira Kashindye
To whom it may concern,
My friend Hayssam Hakla and I are searching for scholarships to continue our graduate studies abroad. Hayssam is a junior mechatronics engineering student and I am a senior electrical engineering student. Please inform me of any opportunities concerning our interests.
Thank you for your time,
Ms. Alaa Salam
Senior Electrical Engineering Student
Hariri Canadian University - Mechref - Lebanon
DEAR SIR AND MEM
!IN MY DREAM ! I WANT TO STUDY IN INDIA …BUT HOW CAN I TAKE SCHOLARSHIP?I WENT TO EXAM ALREADY BUT I DONT KNOW THE RESULT GOOD OR BAD BUT I DID BETTER,,WHY I WANT TO STUDY ? BECAUSE INDIA IS THE BIGGER COUNTRY THAN ALL COUNTRY IN ASIA AND HAS A LOT OF RELIGIONS,BACHELOR ONLY GET 3 YEARS BUT WORK HARD!I’VE BEEN THERE BEFORE TO STUDY ENGLISH,,, I KNOW HOW TO USED TO LIVING IN INDIA….OK ,,,FINALLY I WISH U WILL TO HELP ME!
THIS IS MY NUMBER 00856207726104 FROM LAOS,,,,,
THANK YOU SO MUCH,,,,,,,,FROM MR KAYASITH MONSULITH,,,,
I am waiting for norway. can i get scholarship in Information technology in bachelor’s degree?
iwant toget scholarship
we need school
i am an Ethiopian and graduated in electrical engineering. currently i am working in ethiopian telecommunication corporation as transmission engineer. i want to persue my MSc in elecrical power engineering. so, how can i fulfill my dream?
tahnk you in advance
i am an Ethiopian and graduated in electrical engineering. currently i am working in ethiopian telecommunication corporation as transmission engineer. i want to persue my MSc in elecrical power engineering. so, how can i fulfill my dream?
thank you in advance…
dear/madam
My name is Samuel Yimenu.I am 24 years old. I hold Bsc in ICT education. Now, I desire to get scholarship in Norway to continue my postgraduate in any related feld.
Am interested in a PhD in business scholarship in any of the Norwegian universities. I hold an MBA degree Maseno University and BCommerce University of Nairobi. Am currently area sales manager with Equator Botlers Ltd- the Coca-Cola bottlers in Western Kenya. My research interests are in the beverage industry and in retail and distribution channels.
I will be glad to hear from you soon.
P.O. Box 2100 Kisumu 40100 Kenya East Africa
I’M Yared from Ethiopia earning LLB degree in law and i want to study in sweden post graduate program. please let me know your responce soon
MY NAME IS SOLOMON FROM ETHIOPIA ,I HOLD IN ECONOMICS . I WILL WANTED TO LEARN MY SECOND DEGREE IN ONE OF NOREWEIGH UNIVERSTIES , HOW TO APPLY IT?
I Graduate Jimma university with bacheler degree in AFAN OROMO AND ENGLISH. NOW I WENT TO STUDY IN NOW WAY . NOW,I WENT TO A FREE SCHOLASHIP STUDY IN M.A PROGRAM WITH TOURISM OR OTHER RELATED FIELDS THAT YOU HAVE .CURRENTY,I AM WORKING /TEACHING/IN ADAMA UNIVERSITY.
I WENT TO UP GREDE MY PROFFISION IN NOW WAY . SO PLEASE INFORM ME TILL SEM. 2008-2009
HELLO
I HOPE ALL OF YOU BE GOOD AND ENERGETIC FOR DAILY WORKING.
I AM STUDENT OF M.A.S IN TEHRAN UNIVERSITY. I RESEARCH ABOUT CLEANER PRODUCTION AND LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT BY USING MCDM METHODS IN PULP AND PAPER MILL.I LOOK FOR A PHD SCHOLARSHIP TO CONTINUE MY RESEARCH BY BETTER INSTROMENT AND RESOURCES BECAUSE I HAVE A LOT OF LIMITATION FOR MY RESEARCH LIKE INSTROMET,BOOK,PROFEESSORS KNOWLAGE,..
BUT I TRY WITH THIS LIMITATION BECUSE I TRUST IF YOU WANT ,YOU CAN.
YOUR SINCERELY
dear
i am from Ethiopia. i have my B.S.c in chemical engineering from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY,ETHIOPIA having great distinction(CGPA of above 3.6). now i want to get free scholarsnip in environmental engineering in one university in Norway
how can i get it? please help me
thank you in advance
I AM A BA ECONOMICS STUDENT IN KNUST GHANA.I WISH I COULD GET A SCHOLRSHIP BY THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT TO DO A MASTER`S PROGRAMME THERE ON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
Iam a Tanzanian man with Bsc. Food Science and Technology from SUA.
I am requesting for scholarship for Msc. Food Science at SUA 2008/2009 academic year.
Kindly regards.
MALEGESI, MANGILE
I have BSC with Computer Science from Bahir Dar University Engineering Faculty. I have agreat interest to study on your master programme of related fields. Please help me on it.
Thank you!
I am a medical doctor from Ethiopia graduated with M.D from AddisAbaba university medical faculty three years back.
Currently I am planning to do my masters in public health in norway ,can you help me in directing me specifically on how to get ,and apply the different scholarships?
With best regards.
I am from developing country where health related problems are the major.So, I want get free scholarship to study MPH which will help me to allivate this problems.
i am a nepalese citizen who wants to study phd in Norwey and upgrade my profession. i have done bachelors degree in hotel management and masters in business studies.please help me find a suitable research scholarship in norway
thank you
i am graduate from Jimma university in mechanical engineering and have 5 yrs experienced.
i am interested in any of Norweign, sweden universities to continue MSc programm any of the related field.
Thanks
i am an Ethiopian and graduated in mechanical engineering. and have 5 yrs exp and currently i am working as Head operation and maintenance division in Hossana town water supply and sewerage service enterprise. i want to persue my MSc in mechanical engineering. so, how can i fulfill my dream?
thank you in advance…